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      • Media: Paperback Book, 512 pages
      • Language: English
      • Publisher: Harper Perennial (May. 31st, 2006)
      • ISBN-10: 0060883960
      • ISBN-13: 9780060883966
      • Dimensions: 5.30 x 7.98 x 0.98 inches
      • Shipping Weight: 0.90 lbs
      • Categories: Baseball History

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